SHELL ISLAND WALES | Love it or hate it? | secret camping spot | T5VW | @vanlifegoodies
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- A short break to Europe's largest campsite with 800 pitches and freedom like no other.
Sun, Sea , Sausages on the BBQ !
BUT - does it matter where you camp?
For some this is their worst camping experience - for others its bliss.
Tell us your opinion!
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We are a family of 4, escaping city life for adventures in the countryside. We use our van as a daily drive, to extend a day out and for family holidays.
We have a T5 VW 2004 campervan ready converted when we bought it but have added lots since buying it.
We try to do videos of products we use in our van, how we use our van with a family, and instructional videos.
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I went there as a child over 45 years ago, solution for drinks to be kept cool.. Bury then in the ground in plastic bag filled with water and a lid on top cover with sand mark spot.. drinks stay super cool as sand does not hold heat well. Battery, my dad had a second battery that was connected to the first and a type of switch that could be toggled to charge it when needed. This was being done while out on trips to Barmouth or where ever for the day.. We had fridge and Tv , also it ran a shower pump .. we put up wind breakers in a circle and a few tent poles with one spike on the top with guide lines to hold the pole in place, that pole had a pipe running up it from a barrel that had a 12 v pump in the barrel, that was connected to the battery when needed for a shower in the evenings. The shower head was from a watering can, plastic.. we were the envy of the site.. i loved every moment there but not been back in years... Wife does not like to camp sadly for me..
Your dad sounds epic !
What a set up !
Love the sand fridge idea - don’t know why we’ve never done that - defo next time .
Thanks for the tip 👍
Shell Island at the end of March into April the beginning of May is a fantastic place however, through the summer months it’s full of Chavs and flee bags who have no consideration for anyone else by playing music late at night, or even in the daytime, right next to people who do not want to hear music, and you get lots of idiots who just want to go there to get drunk and end up causing trouble. It’s a very sad place through the summer time, however, the end of September into October is fantastic, very peaceful 🙌
Yes I have to say one need to pick the right pitch for a quiet night - we always find a spot in the dunes
This sounds like a place where the chavs would deposit their detritus..
Awesome.. never been shell island.. but will next year .. cheers Chris & Sammy … we have subscribed as well … cheers 🍻
Shell Island isn't in England. It's in a little place called Cymru.......Wales to you.
Yep , a slip of the tongue - I did an apology to the Welsh shortly after this video .
Love wales 👍
Ynys Mochras to you…
You are giving you children fantastic memories that they will keep forever ❤️
So very true - that’s one of the reasons we do these videos as we love to look back and remember 👍
I am going back next week, been going for 50 years but this just put me right in the mood. can't wait thanks x
Have fun 👍
I live in Alicante now but between 1970 to 1988 my parents took my brother and i to Shell every summer holiday. Im 53 now 😱 but watching your fantastic vid brought me back especially the carefully applied full face of make up to go Crabbing 🤣🤣 ( not that i was a patch on your stunningly beautiful daughter )
So thankyou guys so much for the vid and please please make lots more 🙏.... Trish xx
Oh what a lovely encouraging comment . Thankyou so much .
We just love shell island - it a yearly must do !
I know it’s time gone bye I’m Ruth’s husband and I have only just looked at the video and then read the comments can I just say thank you for your lovely comment which Ruth reads all thanks Dave the support vehicle driver and proud husband 👍
@@davebarber9510you are so welcome Dave x
Love Shell, you have to pick the right spot for your needs. My sister is going for first time this weekend i said dont panic and just park in the first spot you see. Drive round a bit there is no rush.
This is so true - I wonder how many people just don’t explore ? I feel there is something for everyone if you look
Camping hack for you Ruth Attach a head torch around a big 5lt camping water container make a great defused light at night
Ah yes I’ve seen this - great idea 👍
Hi Ruth ... love the channel love the reviews and after having a pop top fitted im looking for a mattress for the roof, everyone i looked at was to wide but the vango looked perfect , how was the actual fit .....cheers Dave
Hi dave , thanks for the comment and encouragement.
The vango self inflating is a perfect fit but I use this on top of my r and roll bed for extra comfort . For the pop top I got a memory foam single mattress and just cut it down to fit with scissors .
Both work great and can stay ( individually) in the pop top when it’s in drive mode .
Hope that helps 👍
😊why have I never been to shell island?👍 we will have to go soon!
If you like more remote head for the sandunes - see where we go in the video - tell us what you think
@@vanlifegoodies amazing site, my brother has been several times and says we should go, but some reviews have put us off. Your video has convinced me to go!😁🤙👍
re battery and fridge? what size battery do you have/. what size solar panel. do you have mppt or pwm charger and is your frdge a compressor fridge and what make n model?
We’re having a new lithium battery fitted. Soon . Can’t wait
on that news i am assuming you have a lithium compliant mppt for your solar and a lithium compliant b2b from your alternator to lithium leisure battery?
Mark - I could have done with you a few weeks ago .
Getting b2b fitted but not sure solar still works so getting that tested then if not I’m saving up for a new one
Shell Island is great I can't wait for Oktoberfest
Get a 3 way fridge that you can switch to gas,bottle of gas 6kg is £28 to exchange.
I agree - and after your comment I’m googling it . I’m not sure where I’d put an LPG tank but I think this may be the way forward
I recommend a 3 way fridge too but generally use a cool box and buy ice bags from the shop
looks like glastonbury without the music, prefer the more unknown quiet campsites more relaxing
How about using Dave’s solar panels connecting to your system.
Yes I think when we just travel with our van that is a fab idea . I’ll need to see how I could add this easily to my existing system along with securing the panel on the tailgate - great idea
Hi from Australia
Just watched yr video and thought you might like to look at Australian locations and some of my camp cookups.
Cheers and safe travels
Out There Touring
You camp in the popular area for adders and they thrive in sun light something to bare in mind
Omg 😧 I will no longer relax !!
Get a gas fridge great video I’m off now cheers
we're off in the morning!!
Whoooo !! Have a fab time
I personally prefer more isolated less dominated sites otherwise it’s not an relaxing experience for us.
I agree👍
only shell island i know of is in Wales? no where near england. The other largest camp site is cocos, which is also in Wales. but hey the whole of the uk will soon be renamed to illegals paradise island as it sinks into the sea with over crowding. great vid
You are correct - shell island is wales - I wasn’t thinking and had to share an apology to the Welsh the week after I posted this !
Stunning place .
shell island 🔛🔝
It interesting as my husband went back with the lads recently and said it had a very different vibe to when we went so I think it really is a hit and miss for when you go
Biggest camp site in England?😂
Apologise !! Wales 🏴
@@vanlifegoodies 😂
It's not in England...
You are correct 👍 and I actually put an apology out on shorts . Just a slip of the tongue- no offence meant
She said biggest camp site in England, 🏴🙄
I actually did an apology to the Welsh after this video went out realising what I’d said
Shell island is wales not england
I know , i meant uk not England and shared an apology to the Welsh a week after I’d posted it
I’m sure I’ve seen you.Stockport 😅
Yep 👍 I live in stockport - give us a wave next time
Slab city…